Manager Asset Planning

Manager – Asset Planning  

• Key part of the broader Westernport Water Leadership Team
• Diverse Portfolio Across Assets, Planning and Developments
• Phillip Island Office with Flexible Working Arrangements

 

About Westernport Water

Westernport Water provides drinking water, recycled water, as well as wastewater services to more than 23,000 customers across Phillip Island and the surrounding district. As a trusted regional water corporation, they are committed to safe, sustainable, and reliable services that support community growth and protect our unique environment.

Employing a small yet highly capable team, Westernport Water prides itself on being part of the local community it serves. Their people are motivated by making a real difference for the region, supported by a workplace culture built on safety, respect, diversity, and collaboration. Recognised as a great place to work, the organisation invests in professional development, values work–life balance, and celebrates the contribution of its people. Located less than 90 minutes from Melbourne, Westernport Water offers the rare opportunity to contribute to vital services and infrastructure projects while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Bass Coast region.

About the Role  

Reporting to the General Manager, Assets and Operations, the Manager Asset Planning leads the development and implementation of Westernport Water’s asset strategies and future servicing plans. This senior role oversees strategic planning to ensure water and wastewater assets meet the needs of a growing community and the challenges of a changing climate. The Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team in developing the Water Plan capital works program, managing asset risk and compliance, and providing expert advice on long-term asset investment decisions. The role will prepare reports and present to Board throughout the year and is also accountable for ensuring regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement in asset management systems, and contributing to legacy infrastructure decisions that will shape the region for decades to come.

About You

We are seeking a forward thinking and people-focused leader with proven expertise in asset strategy and planning. You will be a qualified engineer (civil engineering preferred, but not mandatory) with substantial experience in either the water sector, utilities, or related infrastructure environments such as local government or public sector projects. You combine technical capability with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, able to guide and mentor a diverse team while engaging effectively across the organisation and with external stakeholders. You bring curiosity, commercial acumen, and the ability to balance technical excellence with practical decision-making. Above all, you are committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high-quality services that make a tangible difference to our customers and community.

 

Hazel Executive & Boards is pleased to be partnering with Westernport Water on this Manager Asset Planning search and appointment process. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Hazel.

Hazel acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We are committed to fostering equal opportunity and championing diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. If you require any adjustments in engaging with us or as part of a recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Download further information via the link to the Briefing Pack or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jarrod McLauchlan, Managing Partner on 0407 808 517 or jarrod.mclauchlan@hazelexecutive.com.au

Applications can be made directly via the Hazel Executive & Boards website – www.hazelexecutive.com.au